The NYU Cleft and Craniofacial Unit at the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, will host the Advanced Topics in Cleft Surgery course from March 4–6, 2026, in New York City, USA. This CME-accredited international event is designed for surgeons specializing in cleft lip and palate reconstruction, focusing on long-term outcomes, complication management, and prevention of sequelae. The program is structured around four major themes: unilateral cleft lip repair, bilateral cleft lip repair, challenges in palatal reconstruction, and reconstruction of the bony framework. Click Here to know more. Participants will gain insights into surgical indications, techniques to avoid and treat palatal fistula, and the aesthetic and functional impacts of different treatment protocols. The congress will be led by an international faculty comprising of the leaders in cleft care and will also include a pre-congress symposium on the management of Tessier Facial Clefts. With its interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on advanced education, the course offers a valuable platform for both U.S. and international surgeons seeking to refine their expertise in cleft surgery
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